Regeneration Projects

Regeneration is a priority for Allerdale Borough Council and many projects are currently underway. This section contains advice and information on a number of topics including:

Workington Town Centre

A large section of the town centre of Workington has been rebuilt in a £45 million scheme with nearly £3 million spent on an innovative public art programme. Find out how how the scheme is progressing.

Derwent Forest

Learn about the proposals to turn the former Royal Navy armament disposal facility at Broughton Moor, the largest brownfield site in the north-west, into a premier leisure destination.

Derwentwater Foreshore Project

One of the nation's most beautiful settings with stunning lake and fell views and popular since the Victorian times this site has deteriorated significantly in the face of increased visitor numbers and is literally worn-out. This scheme will re-create hard and soft landscaping and sympathetically improve physical and intellectual access, increasing awareness of the heritage and cultural importance of the site. find out more about the Derwentwater foreshore project.

Maryport Townscape Heritage Initiative

A five-year programme of works, called the Maryport Townscape Heritage Initiative and costing a total of £3.65 million, is set to transform the face of Maryport and revitalise the historic-core of the town’s centre. The scheme consists of renovation works to key buildings in the town, environmental enhancements and a training programme for local contractors to enable them to gain skills suitable for the repair of historic buildings.

Harrington Harbour

There has been a quay at Harrington since 1760. The present harbour facility was re-opened in the 1960s and there is now a need for investment to bring it up to modern standards. Plans have been developed to revitalise the harbour as the centre of the local community. Find out about the Harrington Harbour plans.

Regeneration initiatives in individual Allerdale settlements

All the seven major towns, and their surroundings, in Allerdale have ongoing regeneration plans and projects. Each area has an individual page which can be accessed from the regenerating towns page. 

Links to appropriate council documents and forms are located at the bottom of each web page.  Links to other related pages on this website or external websites can be found underneath the documents followed by the council department's contact details.

On those web pages where Allerdale Borough Council is not the service provider, details of the appropriate organisation are given and a link to their website is provided.

More information can be found via the links on the navigation to the left.